The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Two packages each containing two bandages. The triangular bandages are compressed into a small rectangle wrapped in light blue paper, with a white paper label wrapped around the package. The maker's details are printed on the white label in dark blue; on the front is written 'BPC TRIANGULAR BANDAGES TWO COMPRESSED' and 'Made in England' is printed on the back. A small strip of white cotton extends from the label at the back.
There is no known specific history associated with this item. It is typical of the items included in first aid kits issued to army and civil defence units during the Second World War.
Two packets of compressed white open weave bandages. The bandage is compressed into a small rectangle wrapped in brown paper, with a white paper label wrapped around the package with the maker's detai
Two packets of compressed absorbent plain lint. The lint is compressed into a small rectangle wrapped in paper, with a white paper label wrapped around the package with the maker's details printed in
Two packets of compressed absorbent gauze. The gauze is compressed into a small rectangle wrapped in brown paper, with a white paper label wrapped around the package with the maker's details printed i
Two one ounce packets of compressed absorbent cotton wool. The cotton wool is compressed into a small rectangle wrapped in paper, with a paper label wrapped around the package with the maker's details
Metal reel of adhesive plaster. A paper label is wrapped around the reel with the maker's details. There is no known specific history associated with this item. It is typical of the items included i
Sealed brown paper envelope with small manufacturer's label on the upper front. The label is shaded green by a pattern of diagonal text: 'SIGMA COMPANY LIMITED / MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA.' Written in dar